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Coronavirus: Separated parents in SA allowed to move kids between houses

Separated parents are now allowed to move their children between houses during the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown, provided they meet certain legal requirements. While government had...

Drake hints of collaboration with Nigerian rapper, Rema

Canadian rapper Drake gave Nigerians something to jubilate about when he hinted of a collaboration with rapper Rema. Drake, during an Instagram live session...

Coronavirus: US records highest death toll in single day

The US recorded the most coronavirus deaths in a single day with more than 1,800 fatalities reported on Tuesday. It brings the total number of...

Mayor sends Police to break up Coronavirus party only to find his wife there

Illinois's Mayor Brant Walker had an awkward apology to make on Monday morning after he sent police to break up illegal parties, and his...

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia expecting up to 200,000 cases in weeks

Saudi Arabia is expecting up to 200,000 coronavirus cases within weeks, the country's health minister said today.  ALSO READ: Coronavirus: BA pilot now delivery driver after job...

Coronavirus: BA pilot now delivery driver after job loss [photos]

A British Airways pilot out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic has got a new job as a Tesco delivery driver....

Coronavirus: Moroccans without masks in public risk jail terms

Moroccans, who venture outside their homes without wearing face masks, risk prison sentences of up to three months and a fine of up...

The countries preparing to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions

The end of lockdown appears to be in sight for many as countries across Europe begin to lift their coronavirus restrictions. Spain, Italy and Denmark are all...

Coronavirus: New Zealand health minister demoted for breaking lockdown rules

New Zealand's health minister has called himself an "idiot" after breaking the country's lockdown by driving his family to the beach. David Clark admitted the...

Coronavirus: China reports no Covid-19 deaths for first time

China reported no coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, the first time since it started publishing daily figures in January. ALSO READ: Coronavirus: Hungry residents loot local...

Coronavirus: Offline sex workers forced to start again online

Most sex workers meet customers in person. For them, the coronavirus spells economic ruin. ALSO READ: Stop f**ling, I don’t have your time – Sarkodie fires...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson in stable condition

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is "in good spirits" after spending the night in intensive care being treated for coronavirus, No 10 has...

Why Akufo-Addo is under attack on twitter over Coronavirus post

President Nana Akufo-Addo has come under attack on twitter over his diplomatic post to wish United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson well as he...

WHO Director-General reacts to Boris Johnson being admitted to ICU

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s admission to intensive care due to coronavirus has prompted an outpouring of well-wishes from world leaders. The World Health Organisation’s...

Man shoots five people dead for ‘making too much noise’ amid coronavirus lockdown

A doctor's husband shot five people dead for making too much noise outside during the coronavirus lockdown in Russia, police say.  Anton Franchikov, 31, berated a group of...

World leaders wish British PM Boris Johnson a quick recovery from coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's admission to intensive care with coronavirus prompted an outpouring of well-wishes from world leaders on Monday (April 6). Here are some of...

Coronavirus: Africa will not be testing ground for vaccine – WHO

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned as "racist" the comments by two French doctors who suggested a vaccine...

Italian nurse kills doctor girlfriend, claims she gave him coronavirus

A nurse, who strangled his doctor girlfriend, told police he did it because she gave him coronavirus. ALSO READ: The three African countries free of coronavirusCOVID-19:...

‘Complete collapse of economies’ ahead as Africa faces virus

Some of Uganda’s poorest people used to work here, on the streets of Kampala, as fruit sellers sitting on the pavement or as...

COVID-19: China-aided medical supplies arrive at Kotoka Airport

China-aided urgently-needed medical supplies for fighting against COVID-19 in Ghana and other 17 Africa countries have arrived at the Kotoka International Airport. Chinese Ambassador...

Chinese tourist sites packed as country comes out of lockdown [Photo]

Large numbers of people flocked to popular tourists sites and major cities across China over the country's holiday weekend, despite warnings from health authorities...

Pep Guardiola’s mother dies after contracting Coronavirus

Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola's mother has died after contracting Coronavirus.  His mother, Dolors Sala Carrio, 82,  was diagnosed with the disease after showing...

Debunking the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory

It is a proven fact that people fear what they do not know/understand. So let me help you understand what 5G is. First, 5G is...

Coronavirus: Nigeria to distribute seized rice to citizens

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigeria Customs Service to release for immediate distribution, bags of rice seized from smugglers.  ALSO READ: Coronavirus: Popular...

Coronavirus: New York cases ‘dropping for the first time’

President Donald Trump has expressed hope coronavirus cases were "levelling off" in United States (US) hotspots, saying he saw "light at the...

Coronavirus: Ecuador city resorts to using cardboard coffins

The authorities in Ecuador’s most populous city, Guayaquil, say they are handing out 4,000 cardboard coffins amid a shortage of traditional wooden...

Coronavirus: Testing centre destroyed by angry mob in Ivory Coast

Residents in a working-class district of the Ivory Coast city of Abidjan on Sunday destroyed a coronavirus testing centre that was under construction, police...

Boris Johnson admitted to hospital over coronavirus symptoms

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said. He was taken...

Thousands arrested for defying South Africa lockdown

More than 17,000 people have been arrested during the first week of the coronavirus lockdown in South Africa for defying the restrictions imposed. South African...

Coronavirus: Dead bodies being left in the streets

A coffin containing the body of a person who is supposed to have died from Covid-19 lays wrapped in plastic and covered with cardboard,...

Coronavirus: India doctors ‘spat at and attacked’

Several healthcare workers in India have been attacked as they battle to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Reports say doctors have been spat at...

Pastors want churches listed as ‘essential services’

A group of Kenyan pastors have asked the government to include churches in the list of “essential services” to allow them to remain ...

Nigerian coronavirus patient ‘savagely bites a nurse [ photos]

A Nigerian Coronavirus patient has been detained in China for allegedly attacking and biting a Chinese nurse as he attempted to escape ...

Experts say coronavirus can spread through talking or even just breathing

A prestigious scientific panel told the White House Wednesday night that research shows coronavirus can be spread not just by sneezes or coughs, but...

Nigerians turn to rabbits for consolation during coronavirus lockdown

Sandra Dozie has a fluffy new friend to keep her company during the long tedious hours of a lockdown imposed to curb the spread...

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson shares experience [Video]

United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has revealed he will remain in self-isolation as he is still suffering from a symptom of coronavirus. ALSO READ: Meet...

Indian couple names twin babies Corona and Covid

The pandemic caused by a new virus has brought the world to its knees, but that has not deterred a couple in Chhattisgarh...

Lockdown Breaches: Diasporans suggest better ways of dealing with defiant citizens

Some Ghanaians living abroad have suggested better ways of dealing with people who may go against the restrictions imposed on parts of the country. With...

Ghanaian resident in UK narrates how wife survived covid-19 [listen]

A Ghanaian resident in the United Kingdom (UK) has narrated how he managed his wife who was infected with the novel coronavirus. According to Eric...

Ghanaians abroad share lockdown experience, call for strict compliance

Some Ghanaians in countries under lockdown over the spread of the infectious coronavirus disease have explained why the measure is important in Ghana. They...